Giveaway! thinkThin bars (ENDED)

thinkThin (the #1 ranked weight wellness bar in the natural channel according to SPINS research) is celebrating the launch of their no sugar/high protein, gluten-free nutrition bars in Target locations across the country!

The healthy and delicious 5-count boxes (exclusive to select Target stores) of thinkThin protein bars will include the Chunky Peanut Butter, Brownie Crunch and Caramel Fudge varieties, and will sell in the health and beauty section of select Target stores with a competitive price of $6.89 for a 5 bar box ($1.38 per bar). To see the complete list of locations visit this link.

Nutritional Benefits for these fun, on-the-go bars include 0g sugar, 20 grams of protein, only 240 calories, and they’re gluten-free! They’re carbier than you’re going to be used to (22 net for the brownie crunch), which makes them perfect for people who either are closer to maintenance or who don’t mind occasionally bumping things up a bit from time to time (I know once a week, I bump things up to keep my weight loss moving).

As well, by kicking off its fun and fabulous free online guide, Perfect 10 Holiday and raising money for the Dream Foundation, too! The free Perfect 10 Holiday guide helps any party goer fly through the festivities, fabulously—with tips on everything from clothes, to picking the right cocktail to knowing exactly what your hostess wants (aside from George Clooney in a suit and tie).

A great way to give back: For every image that is shared via Facebook from the Perfect 10 Holiday guide, thinkThin will make a donation to the Dream Foundation. You can check out the guide here:www.thinkthin10.com and help them start raising money for such a wonderful cause by sharing your images here: Facebook Page

I survive by always carrying my own snacks in my purse so I never get too hungry. A snack size bag of almonds and coconut chips are light and satisfy. These bars would be a great option when in a pinch.

My survival tip is to always eat before going to parties and bring tons of snacks in my purse. U always have single serving bags of pork rinds, nuts and seeds to hold me over. Also, I keep a picture of what I used to look like 60lbs ago in my purse so when I want to cheat, I look at it and the desire to eat vanishes!!!

My holiday survival tip is helpful for all those cookie plates that are brought to your door! I immediately place goodies into freezer bags. I put them in a container in the freezer. When I go to the hairdresser, dentist, doctor, post office or school, I simply grab a bag and pass on a note of appreciation. I save calories and spread a little holiday cheer!

Don’t Stress! It comes buy once a year, so enjoy the festivities, take it one day (event) at a time! Do as much prepping you can in November so you can pull out those goodies with ease knowing you are staying on track! 🙂

Be a grouchy grinch! Then you don’t get invited to holiday parties, and there is no temptation! But if someone does try to tolerate you and does invite you, be sure to bring some yummy low carb keylime cheesecake with you to share!

This is my first Low Carb Holiday season. It has been trying at times, but I have managed to still lose weight. My biggest survival tip is: Give yourself a break!!

The holidays are not 6 full weeks from Thanksgiving to New Year’s. Plan ahead. For me I know I will eat Thanksgiving, 3 Holiday dinners (hubby’s work, my work and a leader’s dinner), and 2 Christmas dinners. That’s 6 meals that will be tough. For the rest of the time I have stayed on plan, added an additional work out day on and cut myself some slack. Good luck everyone!

Eating a good sized protein snack before heading out the door keeps temptation at bay…and I have to down at least one 16oz water before heading to the buffet. Plus always bring a tempting low carb appetizer to share!

I use shakeology to keep my cravings at bay and I eat Quest bars, which are healthy and not overly processed like a lot of things these days. Since I started eating healthy, I very rarely even think about eating chocolate or any other “yucky” foods.

I survive the holidays by shopping my local sugarfree store that caters to blood sugar challenged folks like me. So lucky to have that in my area. I brought a sugarfree pumpkin pie to Thanksgiving. Thankfully Christmas is about bite-sized snacks for my family meal – cheeses, deli meats, pickles, olives, corn chips. I can have all that! For Christmas, I am going to get my mom to help me bake some Your Lighter Side goodies. 🙂

I just gave a whole speech on this for my final exam in my public speaking course! Have a healthy snack before you go to a holiday party, allow yourself to indulge a little so you don’t feel deprived- just don’t overdo it. Focus on the company not the food- that’s what the holidays are all about!

I never leave the house without my own low carb snacks. I always have something in the truck JIC , it may be a bag of hot pork rinds, a bag of almonds or a low carb, low fat, high protein bar…homemade or store bought ( whichever I have on hand ).

Oh man, I just visited the link to see locations the bars are being sold and looks like I’m out of luck. Already planned to hit a target tomorrow to give it a whirl & there were non listed in Florida! ;(

I’ll be staying home, so I’ll stay on track the low carb way. I’ve had enough of parties, so I need rest on the holiday and eat healthy. Fixing meals for the week and freezing, is what keeps me on track.

I will be making a Low Carb Cheesecake with cream cheese fudge on top, low carb lasagna for myself, regular for the rest of the family. And above all else, watching how many carbs I am eating so that I dont overdo.

Start cleaning your house weeks ahead of time and make sure you have help. Start all your baking ahead of time and freeze your pies. If you don’t have a roaster get one maybe even two so that you have plenty of oven room. Have others bring food. And by all means let others help. And then enjoy.

I have encouraged the family to have potluck style holiday celebrations and then I can bring main dishes as well as treats I can eat. If I don’t say they are “low carb”, no one is the wiser and usually I don’t have leftovers. Cheesecakes are always a hit. Buffalo wings are popular, as well.

When I hit a holiday party, I allow myself to sample 3 treats and no more. This helps keep me in check, but still allows me to enjoy some goodies without feeling guilty. At the office party I had a shot of egg nog (1), a mint chocolate truffle (2) and a Christmass tree-shaped butter cookie (3). The rest? Crudites. And I felt fine!

I always try to bring a side dish that I can eat. This year I’ll be bringing green beans with bacon and low carb brown sugar. Throw it all in the crock pot…..one of my favorites. I also always bring a baggie of 60% dark chocolate chips. I know there is a slim chance there would be a dessert I can eat. Eating a few chocolate chips (or more) satisfies me. Happy Holidays!

This will be my second holiday season LC. I survived last year by doing the cooking myself. My family did not notice the difference other than the absence of dinner rolls. When I am out and about I manage by eating before leaving the house and drinking a lot of water. I find that something made with coconut flour helps due to it’s filling nature. Luck for me I discoverd “your lighter side” for awsome treats to make. Thanks.

Have a glass of water and something to eat before you leave your house for a party – hard boiled egg or some meat and cheese roll-ups – something that will help you make better choices at the party — I also have seltzer with lime in it at parties and talk talk talk so I am not tempted to snack — oh and since I will for sure drip any appetizer that is possible to drip I wear white to deter me from wanting it 😉

I have been low carb for two years now and have lost over 50 pounds. It was so easy to make the transition, but I guess my two best survival tips during the holiday season would be eat a high protein/low carb breakfast (i.e big bacon and cheese omelet yummy) and when you get ready to go to a holiday party offer to bring the dessert (I always bring my crust-less sugar free cheesecake or my flourless sugar free dark chocolate cake. everyone loves the dessert and I get to eat low carb

My survival mechanisms involve having lots of healthy foods easily in reach, keeping treats in my house at a minimum (and out of sight), trying to make healthier versions of good recipes, getting plenty of rest and talking with like minded individuals for support.

I bring a “safe” dish that I can eat without worry, and I also make sure I keep things in the house that are convenient and delicious. Coming home starving and with nothing in the house just leaves the door open for take-out pizza or ice cream!

I make sure if there’s a party happening that I either bring some of my own spiced/chocolate nuts with me or have them waiting for me at home to enjoy. Then I can resist the sugary stuff that I will regret later!

I don’t think I’ve ever “survived” the holidays. I hope this year will be the start of something healthy and good. My plan of action – and it’s a simple one – is to not go back for seconds on anything, especially desserts. This may not seem like a well thought out plan, but it’s a HUGE step for me. Good luck to everyone this Holiday Season.

I always make it a goal to get all my Christmas shopping done before Thanksgiving. That way the weeks leading up to Christmas are so much less stressful and I can enjoy the true meaning of the Advent Season. As a result, it’s easier to eat more healthy as I have more time to focus on menus and cooking. Merry Christmas everyone!

I survive the Holidays by tucking a before picture in my purse. I compare that picture with the look of whatever is on the table and my willpower instantly returns! I also tuck a low sugar nibbler in my purse so I don’t have to go without.

I let myself splurge just on Christmas Day and then I get right back on track. I don’t turn it into a week long food fest! I’ll cook up some low-carb faves, especially sweets, also to have on hand so I don’t feel tempted. And I do not participate in the cookie exchange any longer as having dozens of cookies sitting around is just way too tempting!